Name

INTERCEPT

Synopsis

Use INTERCEPT to examine the x and y values to determine the point where a line will cross the y-axis.

To Calculate

=INTERCEPT(Known_Y's, Known_X's)

Both arguments are required for this function.

Example

Figure 15-23 illustrates how INTERCEPT compares the specified x- and y-axis values to determine the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Use INTERCEPT to determine the point where the specified line crosses the y axis

Figure 15-23. Use INTERCEPT to determine the point where the specified line crosses the y axis

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